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Luke Larsen

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Samsung Movingstyle M7 Review: A Screen on Wheels
Made for those who hate having a TV in the home, Samsung’s Movingstyle monitor-on-wheels brings the entertainment when you need it and hides away in a closet when you don’t.
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How I Fixed My Webcam Lighting for Zoom Calls (2026)
I have a horrendous lighting setup in my home office, but as a mixed-use room, my options for fixing it were limited.
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Best Webcams (2026): My Honest Take After Testing the Best
I tested all the major webcams across the price spectrum in attempts to find the very best. Here's what I learned.
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Acer Swift 16 AI (2026) Review: Where Do Your Hands Go?
Sporting the largest touchpad I’ve ever seen, this ambitious laptop is better in theory than in practice.
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The M5 MacBook Air Has Never Been Cheaper
Despite launching less than two months ago, the M5 MacBook Air has dropped back down to its lowest price since launching.
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Best Chromebooks (2026): Most Are Bad, but These Aren't
Chromebooks have a reputation for being cheap and crappy. But they don't have to be, and these are the Chromebooks that prove it.
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Framework Has a Better, More Take-Apart-Able Laptop
The company announced its new Framework Laptop 13 Pro, along with updates to its 16-inch model.
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Best Gaming Laptops (2026): Razer, Asus, Dell, and More
You don't want any old gaming laptop. Here's my take on which to get based on hundreds of hours of testing.
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Asus TUF Gaming A14 (2026) Review: GPU-Less Gaming Laptop
A gaming laptop without a discrete graphics card feels revolutionary, but the TUF Gaming A14 doesn't quite take full advantage of AMD's daring new silicon.
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Corsair Discount Code: Save Up to 50% on Gaming Gear in April 2026
Upgrade your gaming setup or PC build for less with these verified Corsair coupon codes, student discounts, and refurbished deals.
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Best 2-in-1 Laptops (2026): Microsoft, Lenovo, and the iPad
Whether you want a detachable tablet or a laptop screen that spins, these 2-in-1 devices manage to balance being both a tablet and a laptop.
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MacBook Neo vs. MacBook Air: Which One Should You Buy?
After conducting long-term testing on both the MacBook Neo and MacBook Air, I have a good idea who should buy which laptop.
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Apple iPad Air (M4) Review: The Ultimate iPad
The M4 iPad Air is a very modest refresh, but let’s not forget just how good of an iPad it really is.
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The HP OmniBook 5 Is a MacBook Neo Killer, and It's Only $500
The HP OmniBook 5 is a better laptop than the MacBook Neo in almost every way. Right now, it's also $100 cheaper.
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Acer Promo Codes and Deals: Save 40% on Bundles
From 40% off accessory bundles to verified student and military discounts, here's how to save on Predator, Nitro, and Swift laptops and monitors at Acer.com.
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Best Laptops (2026): My Honest Advice Having Tested Hundreds
I've been reviewing laptops for over a decade, and this is my sincere advice on how to find the right laptop for you
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Gamers Hate Nvidia's DLSS 5. Developers Aren’t Crazy About It Either
Nvidia’s new AI upscaling gaming technology struck gamers as uncanny and off-putting. Developers don't seem to like it either, but it could be “the default” in a few years.
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Apple MacBook Air (M5) Review: The Goldilocks MacBook
Set between the MacBook Neo and MacBook Pro, the M5 MacBook Air remains the laptop that I recommend for most people.
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The Best Monitor Arms in 2026 to Clear Up Your Desk Space
Your monitor needs a monitor arm, and I’ve been testing every single one I can get my hands on to see which is best.
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Apple Studio Display XDR Review: Too Much but Not Enough
The Studio Display XDR monitor comes at a time when HDR-capable screens are everywhere. Apple still does it best, but at a hefty cost.
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Apple MacBook Pro Review (M5 Max, 16-inch): The Fastest MacBook Yet
A more exciting MacBook Pro is waiting in the wings, but the M5 Max shows the continued success of Apple Silicon.
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Apple MacBook Neo Review: Delicious, Low-Hanging Fruit
At $599, the MacBook Neo is Apple’s first budget laptop. For the most part, Apple cut corners in the right places and made a MacBook its intended buyers will adore.
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These $500 Windows Laptops Show the MacBook Neo’s Competition
They aren’t as high-end as the MacBook Neo, but these Windows laptops show that Apple has some strong competition.
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The Colorful MacBook Neo Is Apple’s Cheapest Laptop Ever
At $599, Apple's entry-level MacBook Neo is the most affordable laptop the company has ever made.
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Apple's New MacBook Air and MacBook Pro Have New Chips, More Storage, and Higher Prices
Apple seems to be saving the entry-level MacBook for its event tomorrow, but instead, we have two new pricey Studio Display computer monitors.
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Apple Gives the iPad Air a Small Power Boost
The iPad Air enjoys a relatively modest update with the M4 chip and 12 gigabytes of RAM.
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The Best Laptop Cooling Pad and Why You Should Buy One
Most laptop cooling pads are useless, but if you get the right one, it can make a huge impact on how long your gaming laptop lasts.
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